Review Panasonic TX-32LXD70
The
Panasonic TX-32LXD70, HD Ready LCD TV is definitely a “Top of The
Range” screen. Its Dimensions are 61.5x79.1x24.8(H/W/D)cm and it
uses Liquid Crystal Display Technology giving a viewing size of 32"
bottom left to top right corner. It is a simple but nice looking, black
framed TV.
It comes with a built in TV tuner which enables you to get all of the
Freeview channels with a conventional (terrestrial) aerial.
The Panasonic TX-32LXD70
It comes with a built in TV tuner which enables you to get all of the
Freeview channels with a conventional (terrestrial) aerial.
I am pleased to say that the Panasonic TX-32LXD70 has teletext
(fastext) Including access to Ceefax, with a 1500 page memory as well
as Digital Text Service for the complete range of interactive services
by the BBC and others. And as you might expect it has a built in
interactive 7 day programme guide with nice features that remind you
when a program is about to start etc.
The Panasonic TX-32LXD70 is, like most these days HD Ready and it has a
cool 1366x768 pixel resolution which is pretty good in a 32" screen. As
well as this it sports 8500:1 contrast ratio and 500 cd/m2 brightness
specifications which all round will make for a really well defined,
sharp and clear picture. These picture features are complimented by
digital noise reduction technology which uses clever tricks to avoid
(largely) distortion from electrical interference.
Next up is that the Panasonic TX-32LXD70 has V-real 2 digital image
enhancement technology integrated into the screen. This is a feature
built into the screens picture processor which uses mathematical
processing tricks to 'enhance' the image. Panasonic and your average TV
salesman would tell you this is a must have. Personally I don't think
it is up to much and you are much better off switching it off and
enjoying the stunning picture which this set gives without any
Panasonic jiggery pokery. Anyway its there if you want it, turn it off
if you don't.
This like most Panasonics have really smart and easy to use on screen
menus. This is a bonus especially when you first get your TV and it
needs to be calibrated out of the manufacturers unhelpful "torch mode"
If you are looking to put a PC through the Panasonic TX-32LXD70 TV
because you want Microsoft Flight Sim in full 32" glory or because you
have/want a Media Center PC then not only does it have an SVGA
connection but the screen quality specification is WXGA (1280x800),
which in English means its as good as a decent laptop and a higher
resolution for PC use than many of even the bigger screens.
With regard to connectivity all the usual suspects are there. 2 RGB
enabled scart sockets for all your old equipment. A component video
connection for your XBOX 360 and the like. Not 1 but 2 HDMI sockets for
ultra high bandwidth, top quality picture like an HD DVD Player running
an overpriced (had to get that dig in) HD DVD. It has AV inputs and for
camcorders and a conviniently placed headphone socket.
The Panasonic TX-32LXD70 has an HDCP chip for descrambling HD TV
signals (if you can afford one) without the need for an unsightly box
usually provided by the broadcaster.
This TV has a whopping 899 channels, a sleep timer, a child lock and auto setup feature(in case the child lock fails)
The only thing that you could argue lets this LCD beauty down is the
sound. It has the now conventional Nicam Stereo and 20 watt RMS
speakers. I guess Panasonic would argue that with a 32" set it might
not be aimed at the "Home Cinema Enthusiast" and it is true that Nicam
Stereo is good enough for anything on terrestrial TV and if you turn it
up full blast it is good enough to annoy most neighbors.
So in summary this is a great TV. Panasonic have priced it well and you
would have to spend a fair bit more to get just a little bit better. If
you really like the screen but the sound quality is putting you off
pick up a nice sound system for £100 or so when you pick up your
nice new Panasonic TX-32LXD70.
